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Moving perennials

KeenOnGreenKeenOnGreen Posts: 1,789
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We are based in the London suburbs so relatively mild so far. Is it too late to move a Rudbeckia Herbstonne and an Aster?

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  • pansyfacepansyface Posts: 21,877

    SO LONG AS THEY ARE DORMANT AND THE GROUND ISN'T FROZEN YOU CAN MOVE THEM.

    Last edited: 18 November 2016 10:48:21

    Apophthegm -  a big word for a small thought.
    If you live in Derbyshire, as I do.
  • KeenOnGreenKeenOnGreen Posts: 1,789

    Ground isn't frozen yet but they are not quite dormant so I'll postpone for now. 

  • Dave MorganDave Morgan Posts: 3,123

    I'd do it now then cut back after moving. Cutting back encourages root growth and you're unlikely to see freezing temps in London for a while yet.

  • KeenOnGreenKeenOnGreen Posts: 1,789

    That appeals to the impatient me.  I'd prefer to get it done now, as that will literally mean no replanting to do next Spring, as we have already moved everything else.  

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